Certificate III in Greengrocery
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Overview
Workplace and Industry
27 weeks part time
February
February
The Certificate III in Green Grocery 22340VIC is designed for employees and job seeking employees working within the retail green grocery sector. The course is designed to enhance employability and enhance the knowledge of green grocery employees. The key skills undertaken are:
- Produce Knowledge
- Health and Workplace Safety
- Customer Service
- Cash sales and advice
- Floristry requirements
- Communications and Interpersonal Skills
This Qualification is a general pre-vocational qualification aimed as an entry point into the retail greengrocery industry. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification the learner should seek to gain a period of work placement or work experience in the following greengrocer workplace settings:
- greengrocer and fresh produce secondary wholesale and retail sectors i.e. small and large operators selling to the public and other food service and hospitality businesses
- general food and grocery industry retail sector i.e. Supermarkets food industry product management for processing sector
Career Pathways
Where will this take me
All candidates who undertake the Certificate III in Greengrocery 22340VIC are provided with advice on employment and training options.Pathways for candidates considering this qualification may include:
Pathways
SIR40316 - Certificate IV in Retail Management.Course Details
Delivery methods
The course is delivered over 27 weeks with fortnightly three-hour online training sessions and seven days of face to face delivery.
- Blended learning
- Face-to-face
Assessment Methods
Observation and written assessment.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| AMPR106 | PROCESS SALES TRANSACTIONS | Core | 10 |
| BSBWHS201 | CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY OF SELF AND OTHERS | Elective | 20 |
| BSBWHS301 | Maintain workplace safety | Core | 40 |
| FDFOP2005A | WORK IN A SOCIALLY DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT | Elective | 30 |
| FDFOP2061A | USE NUMERICAL APPLICATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE | Core | 30 |
| SFLSOP004 | RECEIVE AND STORE FLORISTRY STOCK | Elective | 30 |
| SFLSOP006 | DISPLAY AND MERCHANDISE FLORISTRY STOCK | Elective | 35 |
| SIRRFSA001 | HANDLE FOOD SAFELY IN A RETAIL ENVIRONMENT | Core | 40 |
| SIRRINV002 | CONTROL STOCK | Core | 35 |
| SIRRMER002 | MERCHANDISE FOOD PRODUCTS | Core | 25 |
| SIRRRTF001 | BALANCE AND SECURE POINT-OF-SALE TERMINAL | Core | 20 |
| SIRXCEG002 | ASSIST WITH CUSTOMER DIFFICULTIES | Core | 40 |
| SIRXCOM002 | WORK EFFECTIVELY IN A TEAM | Core | 30 |
| SIRXPDK002 | ADVISE ON FOOD PRODUCTS AND SERVICES | Core | 30 |
| SIRXRSK001 | IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO SECURITY RISKS | Core | 30 |
| SITXCCS006 | PROVIDE SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS | Core | 25 |
| TLID1001 | SHIFT MATERIALS SAFELY USING MANUAL HANDLING METHODS | Elective | 30 |
| VU22011 | WORK EFFECTIVELY IN THE FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY | Core | 35 |
| VU22012 | IDENTIFY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES | Core | 30 |
| VU22013 | ASSESS AND MAINTAIN QUALITY OF FRESH PRODUCE AND GROCERY PRODUCTS | Core | 40 |
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Fees & Costs
| Concession | Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $280 | $1400 | $5600 |
| Materials fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maximum annual amenities | $175 | $250 | $250 |
| Total payable | $455 | $1650 | $5850 |
| Per year | $ |
| Per semester | $ |
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1 November 2021. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Fees explained
The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.
The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.
Concession fees are charged at 20 per cent of the standard fees for enrolments in Certificate I to IV courses. To be eligible students must meet Skills First eligibility criteria and present a valid:
- Commonwealth Health Care card, or
- Pensioner Concession card, or
- Any dependent spouse or dependent child of one of the above cardholders, or
- Veterans Gold card.
The following groups are eligible for concession fees from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Asylum Seekers and victims of human trafficking
Additional expenses
The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at forty cents (40 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:
- $250 for full fee-paying students; and
- $175 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.
Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.
Requirements
No formal requirements.Next Steps
We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.
The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form from the Apply Now page.
You'll then receive a link to complete a few more personal details.
It is a mandatory government requirement for all prospective students to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment.
Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend our Skills and Job Centre, or come to campus to complete your enrolment in person.
For certificate-level courses, you can pay by weekly or fortnightly direct debit using our Tuition Payment Plan. Read more about TPPs here.
If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 1300 635 276 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.
Greengrocery at Melbourne Polytechnic
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Nationally Recognised Training This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.